My Marquis Quest arrived Tuesday. All was ready for it and it was filled and running and hot by evening. I shocked it once it was filled to where we could start it. This morning, I noticed a brownish ring starting to form at the water line. The shell is a pearl color, so it shows easily. The water is clear, but there is a slight bit of foam, but I think this is mainly from the aeration as the foam dissipates quickly and does not build up and really doesn't form at all when the aeration is off. The spa has the Spa Frog bromine and mineral cartridge system. The dealer said that other than shocking it once a week, I should not need to do or add anything else. The shock is a Marquis branded product that is potassium peroxymonosulfate. Any idea what that is? And by the way, I am using municipal water supply, not well water.
Questions:
1. Should I be using any "preventative" type products? I've seen "Spa Defender" mentioned on here, but have no idea what it is.
2. How do I keep this ring from forming?
3. What is the best way to clean this ring off? I'm assuming that you can't use any type of cleaner (unless there is something specifically made for this) and that just a clean sponge and water is about all you can use.
4. When it comes time to drain and refill, is there some type of treatment for the shell that might help?
Any suggestions will be appreciated.
Last, any other Quest owners out there? I'd like to here from ya. I love the thing. I didn't go for the top of the line, biggest baddest mutha in the line-up for several reasons. The Quest just fit me and my needs the best. So far I'm totally happy with my purchase and the dealer has been great!
txwillie